I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!

🎬 Award-Winning Independent Screenwriter, Director, and Producer Rachel Thomas-Medwin | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! Host Stephen Lomer sits down with the podcast's very first primarily behind-the-camera guest! For the internet trolls tracking the show's actor-only criteria, Rachel completely qualifies — having met Stephen's strict rule by getting her face brutally pulverized on screen i...

🎬 Standing In, Bright Skirts, and Being a Mail-Order Bride | Katya Zykina on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! Katya is a Russian-born actress, musician, union activist, and premier industry stand-in. Moving to the United States eight years ago, she has built an incredible reputation as the ultimate "secret weapon" on massive television sets. From growing up watching Soviet cinema classics to...

🎬 Exeter City Hall & The Early Late Night Live Days | Kate Eppers on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! Stephen and Kate take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to decipher the exact origin story of their friendship. They track it back to their collaborative days on The Early Late Night Live Show — a public access staple hosted by Terry Trainor and co-hosted by KJ Traynor and Mitch Fortier....

This episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In is an absolute masterclass in artistic freedom, breaking stereotypes, and rejecting the labels the industry tries to slap on you. Host Stephen Lomer sits down with a multi-talented force in the New England creative scene: Brennan Fromm. Brennan is fresh off a massive milestone as the 2025 Boston Fashion Awards Top Male Model, but as Stephen unco...

🎬 The Epic Noises Off Breakdown | Sonya Richards Interview Stephen is completely unhinged this week as he dives headfirst into his favorite play for the second week in a row. Sonya breaks down what it was like playing Belinda in a 2018 Sturbridge, Massachusetts community theater production with an intimate, 100-seat house. She pulls back the curtain on a custom-built, highly questionable spinning...

🎬 Orson Welles-ing Independent Film: Gwenn Hope on Directing/Starring in "Daydream" In this high-energy and deeply inspiring episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with actor, writer, director, producer, and photographer Gwenn Hope. Fresh off a 4:00 AM shot-blocking meeting on the beach with her Director of Photography, Gwenn is exactly one week away from pr...

🎬 The British Accent Challenge & Noises Off Obsession | Vivian Marie Wholey Interview In this incredibly fun (and unusually polite) episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer accepts a high-stakes challenge from Endicott College alumna Vivian Marie Wholey: the entire interview must be conducted in British accents. Vivian is a decorated theater actress, an Endicott Dea...

🎬 From Elementary School Stardom to Law & Order: SVU | David Shapiro Interview In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with Brandeis graduate and Tufts student David Shapiro. David is a true multi-hyphenate, balancing acting and filmmaking with computer science, drone photography, comic creation, and even pogo sticking in local parades! David open...

🎥 From Maine Dairy Country to Horror Film Star: Emily Bartley! 🐮 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the vibrant and multi-talented Emily Bartley. Known for her intense performances in drama and horror, Emily is a ray of sunshine with a dark cinematic streak and a very "unique" set of skills. We discuss her journey through the COVID-era thea...

🎬 Vulnerability, Wilderness EMT training, and ... Flavored Whiskey! 🥃🎭 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the adventurous and deeply thoughtful Kayla Garabedian. Kayla is a New England-based actor, singer-songwriter, and aspiring stunt performer who isn't afraid to get "comfortable with the uncomfortable." The duo dives deep into Kayla’s o...

🎬 From MLM Schemes to Horror Scream Queen: Meet Sunny Sullivan! In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the irrepressibly positive Sunny Sullivan. Sunny’s entry into the world of acting and modeling wasn't planned—it was sparked by a persistent friend and a "backhanded" agency compliment that changed everything. Sunny shares her incredible transi...

🎬 From Jewelry Designer to SAG-AFTRA Actor: Roe Pacheco on the "Weirdness" of the Acting Journey In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the incredibly versatile Roe Pacheco. With a career spanning from professional floral and jewelry design in Chicago to booking roles alongside stars like Robert Redford (by accident!) and Donna Kelce (in a viral...

🎬 From "The Littlest Reindeer" to the Big Freaking Rat: This is the journey of an unstoppable actor. 🎭 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-talented Meg Salisbury. Meg is an actress, model, and voice artist based in Maine who has built a career on resilience, humor, and a mindset that simply won't quit. Meg takes us through her earl...

🎭 From physical therapy "disasters" to the stage, this is the ultimate comeback story. In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the incredibly talented Dianne DeChellis. After a 20-year hiatus from the spotlight to focus on teaching Special Education and raising a family, Dianne is back on the New England stage—and she’s sharing the raw, hilarious...

In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-talented Sophia Hartwood. From her roots in New England theater to her first lead role in the film Syncopation, Sophia shares the "firsts" that define an actor's journey. Sophia dives deep into her experience as a student filmmaker, discussing her project The Barrier to Brilliance, and offers a beh...

🎬 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the ultimate multi-hyphenate of New England indie film: J.R. Fortin. From his humble beginnings answering a Facebook casting call in Berlin, New Hampshire, to producing the award-winning series Hearts of New England, J.R. shares his incredible journey. We dive deep into the "no-excuses" mindset required t...

🎬 The Journey from "Van Life" to the Big Screen | Interview with Dhanya Lott Why acting? For Dhanya Lott, the spark started with a childhood of "playing pretend" and a deep-seated love for Classic Doctor Who. In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the New England-based actress to discuss her unconventional path from living in a converted school...

🎬 How does an actor go from watching VHS tapes in North Carolina to sharing the screen with Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill? In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with New England actor Sam Kombo to discuss his fascinating journey through the film industry. Sam opens up about his "organic" rise on social media, the pivotal moment he received his SAG eli...

🎬 What happens when a novelist-turned-actress, a martial artist, and a "Living Dead Girl" walk into a podcast? In this episode, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-hyphenate New England powerhouse KJ Traynor. From her roots in a family of ten siblings to her "legendary" status as Lenore on the Parody News Network (PNN), KJ shares her journey through the world of independent filmmaking, ac...

🎬 In this episode of "I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In," host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-talented Ceara Comeau—actress, author, and the driving force behind Book Sisters Productions. Ceara shares her fascinating journey from landing a lead role in Shakespeare as a high school freshman to becoming a self-taught filmmaker. We dive deep into the creation of her sci-fi fantasy series,...

🎬 From a Stroke to the Screen: Actor Don Smith’s Second Act | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with New England-based actor Don Smith for a powerful conversation about second chances, late-in-life career pivots, and the drive to perform. Originally from Centerville, MA, and now residing on the South Shore i...

🎬 In this episode of "I Saw You in That Thing I Saw You In," host Stephen Lomer sits down with the award-winning, New England-based actor Chantelle Brizzee! Chantelle opens up about her unconventional journey into the acting world — from her roots as a dancer to rediscovering her "compulsion" for performance after a career in the corporate world. We dive into her recent success winning Best Actre...

🎬 Courtney Brooks: From Zendaya’s "Challengers" to the Boston Acting Scene | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! What does it take to go from a four-year-old in a Kroger commercial to sharing a scene with Zendaya? In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, we sit down with the talented Courtney Brooks to discuss her unique journey through the New England acting industry. Courtney...

🎬 From 9-to-5 to the Big Screen: Hannah Kelly’s Acting Journey | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! What does it take to walk away from a "cushy" salary to chase a childhood dream? In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the lovely and talented Hannah Kelly, a New England-based actress who recently took the ultimate leap of faith. Hannah share...

🎬 From Corporate Lead to Triple-Threat Actor: Olivia Barberian’s Journey | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In! What happens when you miss out on a "dream" promotion by just one question? For Olivia Barberian, it was the catalyst that changed her life forever. In this episode, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the talented New England-based actor to discuss her transition from the corporate worl...